mlog-lampVideoPlayer

Scheme and tool to play video in mlog-lampVideoPlayer

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notes

The video is best viewed using the minimap

I created all the animations embedded in the scheme

Video with bad apple: https://youtu.be/ZqajnkdD2ag

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The first thing you need to do is launch Mindustry.
Go to Mods.
Navigate to the mods directory.
Navigate to the Mindustry directory.

Create a directory named mlog-data-blocks there.

Create a file named video-blocks-path.txt inside it.

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Download the Python script
(After installing Python, ffmpeg, ffprobe, and other script dependencies)
Create a dedicated directory for script (recommended but optional).

Run it like this:

python path/to/script/video-to-mlog-video-blocks.py path/to/video.any_extension --regen-id

The script will automatically generate a config file containing various settings,
such as output frame dimensions and FPS.

After the script completes successfully:

1. Navigate to the out directory (created by the script)
2. Copy the full path to this out directory
3. Paste it into video-blocks-path.txt (located in Mindustry/mlog-data-blocks/)

You only need to insert the path to the out directory once. This step is not required for subsequent generations.

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After generation, launch Mindustry
→ Load any sandbox map (recommended: create a dedicated test map as a precaution)
→ Copy the JavaScript script from build-video-blocks.js → Open the Mindustry console (press F8 by default)
→ Paste the script and press Enter

Then paste this command into the console and execute:

buildVideoBlocks(100, 50, 70, Vars.player.unit())

Parameter Explanation:

• 100, 50 = Starting coordinates (x, y) where logic processor placement begins
• 70 = X-axis boundary limit
  • If placement exceeds this X-coordinate:
    → Y-coordinate increments by +1
    → X resets to the starting X value (100)

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After executing the command, logic processors will be placed.
They store video data as strings:
→ 1 string = 1 data channel
→ 3 channels = 1 video frame
→ 1 logic processor holds up to 16 frames at 52×39 resolution (player display size)

→ Color Depth of single channel: 92 values

You may then:

• Copy them as a logic schematic, or
• Leave them directly on the map.

This creates a "video file" for the player.

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Next, you need the video player:

1. Download the schematic file from the repository
2. Place/build it on your map

Follow the in-game instructions provided by the schematic itself.

Once complete, you can watch the video on the player’s display built from Illuminators.